Tag: neurodivergence
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Next Week: Events on Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic People
Next Monday I will be joining Laura Hellfeld to participate in two free events to discuss creating safe spaces for Autistic people. In the morning, we will have a discussion with Helen Edgar as part of Neurokindred’s Thriving Autistically event. That same evening, myself and Laura have an interview with Autangel. It is great to…
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Article: Spotlight on Creating Safe Spaces
I was fortunate to be asked to write an article for Jade Farrington’s Substack as part of their ‘Spotlight on’ series. Jade has highlighted pieces from a variety of knowledgeable Neurodivergent professionals and I was honoured to be invited to join this list! The article is based on the book I co-wrote with Laura Hellfeld,…
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Podcast Episode with SEND, LOUD & PROUD
Last week I was invited onto the SEND, LOUD & PROUD podcast to discuss some aspects of my work, as well as misconceptions around Neurodivergence. Thank you to Adam for having me on! You can listen to the episode below. ID: Blue background featuring images of Scott and Adam, as well as text and some…
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Situational Mutism
The content and graphics in this blog were made alongside Laura Hellfeld Neurodivergent Nurse Consulting You can find their work and webpage here. The term Situational Mutism is much preferred to Selective Mutism. The word ‘selective’ implies choice, but in reality, someone experiencing situational mutism does not choose when it happens. It is entirely out of their control. It’s…
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Cothú Train the Trainer Cohort
I finished a Train the Trainer cohort of Cothú yesterday. Part of my role at AUsome Training involves delivering excellent courses such as this, which is an absolute joy. Now the 5 professionals who completed this training will go on to deliver the course to parents of Autistic children. My next cohort will be held…
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Webinar: Creating Safe Spaces with AUsome Training
I am looking forward to delivering this webinar for AUsome Training in January with Laura Hellfeld on Creating Safe Spaces for Autistic people. This session is based on the book we published earlier this year. More details on the webinar and how to sign up are at the link below. https://ausometraining.com/product/creating-safe-spaces-for-autistic-people-2/ Alt text: “Wednesday 22nd…
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Training I delivered in 2024
It’s been a great year of delivering training to so many fantastic groups and organisations. I feel so grateful for all of these opportunities! These are some of the groups I delivered sessions to this year (couldn’t fit all of them into the graphic!). If you are interested in my training sessions, feel free to…
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Auticast Podcast Episode
Last week I recorded an episode of the Auticast. It was a fun time discussing changes and life transitions for Autistic people. Thank you to Jack for inviting me on the podcast. 🙂 You can listen to the episode via the links below. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/season-3-episode-5-the-challenges-of-change/id1726622137?i=1000678196690
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Release Day – Gabby’s Glimmers!
I am excited to share that Gabby’s Glimmers, a children’s picture book about a young Autistic person and their relationship with food, is now available! This has been such a wonderful book to develop with Alice, Laura and Abby. 🙂 Link below if you would like to purchase this book (eBook option coming soon). https://amzn.eu/d/8LuyuKQ
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Podcast Episode with The Unfinished Idea
Recently I was invited by Greer, host of The Unfinished Idea podcast, to chat about creating safe spaces for Autistic and otherwise Neurodivergent people. The topic on safe spaces is based on the book I co-authored with Laura Hellfeld (see here). We are delighted this resource is resonating with so many people and it was…
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